Discover Yukarıdamlapınar

Yukarıdamlapınar combines a specific sense of place with themes in the wider travel area. In the village itself, the road between Aşağıdamlapınar and Yukarıdamlapınar is a point of reference; regionally, the Kars Cheese Route and hiking trails in Sarıkamış are additional highlights. These focus areas are clearly different: the route features dairies and museums, while Sarıkamış has signposted trails. If you are looking for a holiday rental, you can first decide whether the connection to Yukarıdamlapınar should be the main focus and which theme you would also like to shape your trip.

Distances and local connections

Yukarıdamlapınar is 22 kilometres from the centre of Selim district. Kars city centre is approximately 45 kilometres away. These figures refer to different destinations: the district centre of Selim and Kars city centre, respectively. When planning your trip, it is worth considering these reference points separately and thinking about which is more important for your stay. If you are looking for a holiday rental in Yukarıdamlapınar, you can use your planned connection to Selim or Kars to guide your choice of location. Distinguishing between the two centres helps put the figures in context when deciding where to stay.

The road between the villages

The road between Aşağıdamlapınar and Yukarıdamlapınar is 7.5 kilometres long. A report dated 4 September 2026 announced its completion. Road conditions can change seasonally, so check them before setting out if you plan to use this stretch.

Cheese and culture in the wider travel area

The Kars Cheese Route in the wider travel area is Turkey’s first cheese route. It comprises six stops: four dairies and two museums. This means the route includes both dairies and museums—a specific point of interest for travellers interested in cheese and culture. Unlike the hiking trails in Sarıkamış, the focus here is on culinary culture. The route’s composition may change, so check which stops are currently included before making concrete plans.

Hiking trails in Sarıkamış

Sarıkamış has 21 different hiking trails, marked and signposted to international standards. They range in length from five to 32 kilometres. If trail length matters to your plans, this range provides a useful point of comparison. Unlike the cheese route, the focus here is on marked hiking trails and their distances. The number of trails and which ones are available may change, so check the latest information before setting out on a specific hike.

Choosing where to stay and planning your itinerary involve different considerations. The distances to Selim and Kars help you put Yukarıdamlapınar in context; the Kars Cheese Route and the trails in Sarıkamış each offer a regional theme. If you are looking for a holiday rental, first choose a location based on the local connection you want, then decide which focus best suits your travel plans.

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